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G0561 7" x 12" Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
-33-
Blade Change
Blades should be changed when they become
dull, damaged, or when you are using materials
that require a
blade of a certain type or tooth
count.
To change the blade on the bandsaw:
1. UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!
2. Raise the bow of the bandsaw to the highest
position, close the feed ON/OFF valve
, and
remove the wheel access cover.
3. Remove the blade guards.
4. Loosen the tension handle in Figure 43 and
slip the blade off of the wheels.
5. Install the new blade through both blade
guide bearings, as shown in
Figure 44, and
around the bottom wheel.
Figure 43. Tension handle and blade.
Figure 44. Installing blade.
6. Hold the blade around the bottom wheel with
one hand and slip it around the top wheel with
the other hand, keeping the blade between
the blade guide bearings.
Note: It is sometimes possible to flip the
blade inside out, in which case the blade will
be installed in the wrong direction. Check to
make sure the blade teeth are facing toward
the workpiece, as shown in
Figure 45, after
mounting on the bandsaw. Some blades will
have a directional arrow as a guide.
Tension Handle
7. When the blade is around both wheels,
adjust the position so the back of the blade is
against the shoulder of the wheels.
8. Complete the blade change by following the
steps in Blade Tension & Tracking
.
Figure 45. Blade cutting direction.
CUTTING HAZARD! Bandsaw blades are
sharp and awkward to hold. Protect you
hands with heavy gloves when handling
blade.